Makudubela Seeks New Tanzanian Home After Yanga Exit
Image Source: Mahlatse Makudubela at Orlando Pirates before moving to Marumo Gallants and Young Africans in Tanzania. via BackpagePix
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South Africa’s football transfer window is buzzing, with former Orlando Pirates winger Mahlatse Makudubela’s future in Tanzania uncertain. The 34-year-old’s time with Young Africans (Yanga) seems to be over, despite his popularity with fans. Reports suggest Yanga will not renew his contract, expiring at the end of June.
- Yanga Opts Not to Renew Makudubela’s Contract
- Azam and APR FC Eye Experienced Winger
Maswanganyi Celebrates Awards and Pirates Prep for Spain
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates are celebrating the success of their attacking midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi. The 25-year-old enjoyed a stellar season, bagging 10 goals and 12 assists in 40 matches. His efforts were richly rewarded at the 2024 Premier Soccer League Awards, where he walked away with a cool R400,000 ($27,000) and three prestigious accolades: Players’ Player of the Season, Midfielder of the Season, and Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament.
- Maswanganyi Cleans Up at PSL Awards
- Pirates Set Sail for Pre-Season in Spain
- A Diverse Range of Opponents Await the Sea Robbers
While Makudubela struggled for regular starts under coaches Nasreddine Nabi and Miguel Gamoundi at Yanga, he has garnered interest from fellow Tanzanian Premier League club Azam. However, Azam faces competition from Rwandan club APR FC, recently appointing Serbian Darko Novic as their new coach.
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates are celebrating the success of their attacking midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi. The 25-year-old enjoyed a stellar season, bagging 10 goals and 12 assists in 40 matches. His efforts were richly rewarded at the 2024 Premier Soccer League Awards, where he walked away with a cool R400,000 ($27,000) and three prestigious accolades: Players’ Player of the Season, Midfielder of the Season, and Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament.
With the domestic season concluded, Orlando Pirates are gearing up for a pre-season tour in Spain. They will face a diverse range of opponents, starting with English Championship side Plymouth Argyle on July 12th. Following that, they will take on La Liga giants Sevilla on July 15th, before concluding their tour against Qatari outfit Al Sadd SC on July 19th.
This pre-season trip to Spain serves as an opportunity for the “Sea Robbers” – as Orlando Pirates are nicknamed – to refine their tactics and build team chemistry under coach Jose Riveiro. Fans will be eager to see if Maswanganyi can maintain his top form and if the team can translate their pre-season success into competitive performances throughout the upcoming season.
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